TAUNTON youngster Ethan Edwards, seven, has been flown out to Spain to meet his idol - footballer David Backham. Ethan, who suffers from a memory loss condition, Brittle Asthma and learning difficulties, watched a Real Madrid match with brothers Ryan
I WONDER if any of your readers have ever thought of writing a short story? As a keen reader and writer myself, I have noticed a dramatic decline in the number of outlets for short stories in recent years, as traditional magazines have gone out of publication
CELEBRITY chef Gordon Ramsay wooed fans during an appearance in Taunton this week. The 'Hell's Kitchen' star was in the local branch of WH Smith to sign copies of his book Humble Pie. Scores of customers queued up to get their hands on signed copies
A TAUNTON charity supporting the homeless is desperately seeking new premises. Open Door has outgrown its base in Wood Street and needs to move to continue its work helping some of the most vulnerable members of the community. A spokesman said: "Over
THERE'S still time to nominate a special child to take centre stage at the launch of Christmas in Taunton town centre. Readers of the County Gazette are being asked to put forward the name of a boy or girl who deserves to switch on the Christmas lights
WEST Somerset's special constables have been honoured for their commitment at a special parade. The ceremony was part of celebrations to mark the 175th Anniversary of the Special Constabulary. Area Officer Simon Bale said: "The Specials who patrol West
